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Salary Range: $106,031.14 - $128,881.52

Definition:

Under the supervision of the Financial Services Manager and Administrative Services Director , the Senior Accountant performs professional and complex accounting and financial work; prepares financial analyses, and is responsible for maintaining the City’s general ledger and financial accounting system; reviews detailed payroll calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance; performs budgetary analyses and calculations; responsible for financial analysis and trends; and performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Sets-up and maintains financial and budgetary accounting systems including chart of accounts
2. Prepares fiscal and statistical reports and makes recommendations to the executive team including the Department Heads, the City Manager, and the City Council.
3. Prepares and distributes monthly financial reports
4. Creates and maintains budget modeling spreadsheets and assists in the development of operating and capital budget document
5. Keeps current on new regulations of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other regulatory bodies, analyzes and makes recommendations to implement new procedures
6. Functions as the lead in the fiscal year end close process and prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), or various components thereof
7. Functions as the lead for the annual financial audit and other audits or reviews
8. Reviews and prepares budget and adjusting journal entries
9. Maintains and calculates depreciation on fixed asset records
10. Reviews preparation of federal and state compliance reports, questionnaires and similar requests for information
11. Reviews biweekly and special payroll calculations including supporting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with City policy, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
12. Reviews, prepares, and analyzes sensitive information relating to payroll, employee benefits, and retirement accounts
13. Supervises the work of subordinate staff and provides technical guidance to lower level accounting staff as directed
14. Maintains detailed records for long-term debt and interest maturity schedules including the advance call of bonds
15. Maintains detailed records for special assessments
16. Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and procedures of general and municipal financial administration including accounting, budgeting and financial reporting and auditing; GASB standards and pronouncements and how they impact the City; state and federal laws and regulations as they impact the City; principles of payroll accounting and regulations governing taxation and pay withholdings; data extraction tools and advanced analytical principles for manipulating data for analysis; principles of training and supervision.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Work independently; analyze and interpret accounting and other complex financial records and reports; understand and convey complex laws and regulations; prepare and present clear and accurate financial statements and reports; communicate effectively with other individuals and

departments; present solutions and make recommendations to staff and management regarding technical issues; maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling information directly relating to human resources management and labor relations decisions; learn, interpret and apply Federal, State and local laws and regulations to accounting and auditing work; design and implement new financial systems; may supervise lower level accounting staff;  may serve as Acting Financial Services Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Possession of a post-secondary degree in accounting/finance is required
• Specialized training in governmental accounting, a master’s degree, and/or Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable
• 4+ years of accounting experience  is required
• 2+ years government or municipal accounting required
• Similar or relevant work experience in the public sector
• Proficient use of finance software and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The salary range for this position ranges from $106,031.14 up to $128,881.52 annually. Placement within the range will be DOE. This is a full-time, non-exempt and unrepresented position.

The benefits package offered by the City includes:

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement plan for Classic members is 2% @ 60 with employee paying a contribution of 7%. PEPRA employees participate on a 2.0% @ 62 plan, with employee paying 6.75% of the retirement contribution. Benefits based on highest three years of compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security.
• Health Plans: Choice of HMO or PPO plans through CalPERS Health with most family plans covered at 100%. Employees who waive coverage may receive stipend of $350 per month.
• Dental/Vision: City also offers a dental and vision reimbursement plan.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Dependent care and health care reimbursement plan available
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in either Nationwide or ICMA-RC
• Holidays: 10 annual holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Vacation: 10 days annually
• Sick Leave: Allowance of 12 days annually
• The City follows a Defined 9/80 schedule with offices closed every other Friday.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A completed City application, cover letter and resume must be received online.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS: The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including reference checks and a complete background investigation.A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

This position is open until filled with a first review date of December 18, 2020.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

THE POSITION

The City of American Canyon, a growing Napa Valley community, is seeking an Accounting Manager to be responsible for providing professional accounting and public finance assistance to the City. Responsibilities will involve overseeing the Finance Department's auditing and reporting processes, payroll, investments and cash management, tax reporting, and other accounting requirements. This position reports to the Finance Director.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, manages, and oversees the implementation of assigned finance and accounting programs, operations, and activities for the City including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, cash management, investments, debt issuance and administration, revenues, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, business licensing, purchasing, and fixed assets.
• Oversees Citywide payroll for the City and Fire District and related payroll reporting;
• Reviews quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns; ensures tax returns are filed in a timely manner;
• Maintains, evaluates and updates the City's investments; maintains cash flow; makes necessary cash transfer investments and reconciliations to appropriate accounts;
• Coordinates year-end audit process, including preparing audit schedules and serving as point of contact for external auditors; and prepares a Request for Proposal for independent audit services as necessary;
• Participates in the development and administration of the City’s budget; participates in reviewing monthly budget reports; researches and analyzes variances between budget figures and expenditures;
• Manages the City’s banking, cash, daily reconciliation of transactions, and related safeguarding of funds;
• Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and comments on a variety of financial reports, statements, and schedules, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and annual State Controllers’ reports;
• Participates in the development, revision, and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals governing fiscal matters; monitors financial procedures of all City departments, including internal audits and checks and balances; ensures that necessary corrective actions are taken;
• Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers, reports, and accounting records; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; approves journal vouchers to post transactions to accounting records;
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer; develops and reviews staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public agency finance and accounting; monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect assigned functions and operations.

Ross Valley Sanitary District Invites Applications for

Accountant I/II/Senior – Temporary Position
$37.55 – $58.39/hour – DOE
 

To be considered for the Accountant II level classification, the candidate will have an Associate degree or higher (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.

To be considered for the Senior Accountant level classification, the candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent) and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Finance Supervisor and Administrative Services Manager, this position performs professional and technical work of a confidential nature in the areas of payroll administration, general accounting, public employee retirement (CalPERS) reporting, workers’ compensation, and benefits administration. This position assists with the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the District, including accounts payable functions, bank reconciliations and deposits, maintenance of accounting and payroll records, and other tasks as assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Manage, prepare, process and maintain records for bi-weekly payroll; prepare quarterly and annual tax reports and returns; confirm compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local law, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of ledgers, reports, salary and other pay schedules; process accounts receivables/payables, prepare bank deposits, credit card and bank account reconciliations, and purchase orders.
• Examine and explore technical transactions to resolve questions and confirm data; guarantee fiscal accountability and fund integrity for transaction and supporting documentation.
• Process health, life, and disability insurance enrollments and other benefit payments, and communicate with service providers concerning routine administration of programs.
• Prepare and update employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and separating; explain human resource policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees; ensure new hire paperwork is completed and processed; maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Assist internal and external customers, provide information that may require judgment and discretion as well as interpretation of policies and procedures, request assistance for unusual situations or requests.
• Assist with closing of year-end books in preparation for annual audit, including the coordination of audit schedules and reports for external auditors, and supporting the Finance Supervisor and Administrative Services Manager during the annual audit process.
• Prepare workers’ compensation quarterly reports.
• Prepare retirement contribution worksheets and submit to CalPERS (California Public Employee Retirement System).
• Prepare contribution reports for 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Provide support and coverage for other finance and administrative staff when needed.
• Implement and maintain accurate record keeping practices and systems; maintain working files (electronic and hardcopy).

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director and or the Public Works Lead, this classification works primarily in the Public Works Department and performs a variety of duties essential to the maintenance of the City.

Under direction of the new Chief Plant Operator, operate and maintain one or more water treatment plants and the City’s wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift or in a specified geographic area; to inspect and make minor repairs on water and wastewater equipment and facilities; to assist in the minor repair and maintenance of water and wastewater Treatment plant equipment; and to do related work as required.

Refer to Operator III duties/abilities

Appointed by and reporting to the City Manager, the City Clerk/Communications Coordinator directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all activities of the City Clerk and Communications Office, manages the effective use of resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; and provides responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council.

Functional areas of responsibility include administrative support to the City Manager and City Council; administrative and logistical support to the City Council meetings; official records management; management of municipal elections; legal notices; municipal code and filing officer services; responsible for creating and enabling communication between the organization and both news media outlets and the general public. The City Clerk will build an inclusive and transparent communication strategy to disseminate essential information through proactive communication and engagement practices.   

The City Clerk must possess skills in leadership, emotional intelligence, political acumen; and a firm knowledge of the principals, practices and laws governing municipal clerk functions, communications, and community engagement.

The Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire responses, for experience, education, training, completeness, and accuracy. Highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The specifics of the selection process will be communicated to the candidates selected. 

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Accountant classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

Salary Range:
$90,729.60 - $110,552.00 Annually
 

The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) Senior Accountant position in the Budget and Financial Management Division. This position reports to the Division Manager and will work closely with the City’s Finance Department and the City Manager’s Budget Office. Under general supervision, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for developing and maintaining fiscal operations for the department, as well as day-to-day management of the fiscal team. Other responsibilities include monitoring the needs of the accounting function in the department and providing recommendations to ensure the department’s accounting expertise remains in line with financial reporting demands and regulatory requirements. Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to: 

• Managing the accounting and financial reporting requirements of San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE);
• Assuring compliance with a variety of regulations and fiscal procedures related to the flow of SJCE funds;
• Preparing periodic financial statements, including SJCE’s annual financial statements, notes to the financial statements and auditor lead sheets;
• In coordination with the City’s internal and external auditors, developing Agreed Upon Procedures for the SJCE program and respond to annual audits of those procedures;
• Working closely with the City’s Finance Department, maintain compliance with the requirements of the City’s General Ledger and ensuring that financial statements/reports are compliant with professional accounting standards and applicable rules and regulations; 
• Implementing any new Generally Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements related to Clean Energy;
• Overseeing bank reconciliations and ensuring program transactions are properly documented and accounted for;
• Supporting year-end financial audits on behalf of SJCE, including demonstrating compliance with financial policies, procedures and other relevant information to internal and external auditors; 
• Assisting in the preparation of a variety of departmental and City financial reports, including the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as other applicable regulatory reports. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment

 
Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

• Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. 

• Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. 

• Computer Skills – Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. 

• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. 

• Analytical Thinking – Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. 

• Fiscal Management – Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. 

• Planning – Acts to align own unit’s goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. 

• Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. 

• Leadership – Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction.

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is establishing a list for the position of Refuse Maintenance Worker II in the Environmental Utilities Department. The list established for this recruitment may also be utilized to fill any limited term or part-time, temporary vacancies. The term length for limited term placements is not guaranteed but cannot exceed 36 months. A part-time temporary position cannot exceed 25 hours per week. The normal work schedule includes holidays and weekends.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of refuse bins and vehicles used in residential and commercial refuse collection.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Refuse Maintenance Worker series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned, with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a Refuse Supervisor, receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Refuse Truck Driver.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and repair refuse collection bins, including cleaning, painting, and making structural repairs such as replacing and/or fabricating wheels, castors, lids, and gate pins.
• Inspect refuse collection vehicles and perform light maintenance as needed; steam clean refuse collection trucks.
• Drive a bin truck and deliver refuse collection containers to new residential and commercial customers/units; exchange bins or cans as needed.
• Clean up waste spills, fluids, glass, and trash at various locations.
• Fill out and submit required forms.
• Assist Refuse Truck Drivers on residential and commercial routes, as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Uses and purposes of general mechanical tools and equipment; safe work practices.
• Methods, techniques, tools and operating characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the maintenance and repair of refuse collection equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to a variety of refuse equipment maintenance activities; perform heavy physical labor.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules.  Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 40 pounds or less.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Independently perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of refuse collection equipment.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, including bin truck, flatbed truck, as well as grinders, cutters, saws, welding equipment, and generator.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repair work of refuse collection equipment similar to that of a Refuse Maintenance Worker I with the City of Roseville.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license, with airbrakes by date of application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-4, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
3.  How many years of professional experience do you have performing semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of refuse bins and vehicles used in residential and commercial refuse collection?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 6+ Years

4.  Please describe your experience using each of the following hand tools: Hammer, Wrench, Screw Driver, Pruner, Tape Measure.
5. Please describe your experience using each of the following power tools: Weed Eater, Drill, Pressure Washer, Blower, Grinder, Impact Wrench.
6. Please describe your experience operating the following equipment: Air Compressor, Forklift, Backhoe, Refuse Truck, Tailgate Lift, Wire Feed Welder, Trash Compactor.
7. Select the option that describes your valid California Driver’s License.

• None of these
• Class B or higher
• Class C

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is establishing a list for the position of Refuse Maintenance Worker I in the Environmental Utilities Department. The list established for this recruitment may be utilized to fill any regular, limited term or part-time, temporary vacancies. The term length for limited term placements is not guaranteed but cannot exceed 36 months. A part-time temporary position cannot exceed 25 hours per week. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of refuse bins and vehicles used in residential and commercial refuse collection.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Refuse Maintenance Worker series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Refuse Maintenance Worker I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from a Refuse Supervisor, receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Refuse Truck Driver.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and repair refuse collection bins, including cleaning, painting, and making structural repairs such as replacing and/or fabricating wheels, castors, lids, and gate pins.
• Inspect refuse collection vehicles and perform light maintenance as needed; steam clean refuse collection trucks.
• Drive a bin truck and deliver refuse collection containers to new residential and commercial customers/units; exchange bins or cans as needed.
• Clean up waste spills, fluids, glass, and trash at various locations.
• Fill out and submit required forms.
• Assist Refuse Truck Drivers on residential and commercial routes, as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Uses and purposes of general mechanical tools and equipment; safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to a variety of refuse equipment maintenance activities; perform heavy physical labor.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules.  Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 40 pounds or less.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

No experience is required; some general maintenance experience is preferred.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-4, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
3.  How many years of professional experience do you have performing semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of refuse bins and vehicles used in residential and commercial refuse collection?

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4+ Years

4. Please describe your experience using each of the following hand tools: Hammer, Wrench, Screw Driver, Pruner, Tape Measure.
5.  Please describe your experience using each of the following power tools: Weed Eater, Drill, Pressure Washer, Blower, Grinder, Impact Wrench.
6.  Please describe your experience operating the following equipment: Air Compressor, Forklift, Backhoe, Refuse Truck, Tailgate Lift, Wire Feed Welder, Trash Compactor.
7.  Select the option that describes your valid California Driver’s License.

• None of these
• Class B or higher
• Class C

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

Position and Duties:

The City Council has a Digital Inclusion and Broadband Strategy that seeks to accelerate the deployment of wired and wireless broadband for all people while making it more inclusive for the digitally underserved (the digital divide). Executing this strategy requires negotiating value exchange relationships with telecom providers, overseeing the creation, adoption, and execution of balanced broadband friendly policies, working collaboratively with the community on the aesthetics and other community concerns associated with broadband deployment, and setting the vision, strategy, and priorities for the Small Cell Team in the Department of Public Works, and the Macro Site Team in the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department that executes the Permit to Inspect processes for the City.

The Broadband Manager reports directly to the Director of Civic Innovation and works closely with the Deputy City Manager responsible for 21st Century Infrastructure.

The Broadband Manager directly influences over $1B in private sector investments into the City of San José over the next seven years. This private sector investment creates thousands of jobs, dramatically increases regional GDP, delivers hundreds of millions of dollars of Smart City capability, and delivers tens of millions of economic opportunities for the digitally underserved.

The Broadband Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, negotiation, telecommunications experience, public policy, team leadership, and public collaboration.  They will negotiate value exchange agreements to generate the demand for broadband deployments and ensure City’s departments fulfill that demand by permitting communications facilities including macro site, small cells, and underground fiber optics.  This role requires collaboration with various City departments including, but not limited to the City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; City Manager’s Budget Office; Mayor’s Office; Information Technology; Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Public Works; and Transportation. The Broadband Manager will also work closely with innovative technology companies to evaluate ways to accelerate broadband deployment, including Smart City technology within the new context of COVID-19 public health, and the shelter-in-place dynamics that highlight the value of digital inclusion. Collaboration with public interest groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders will also be required to ensure public adoption of broadband deployment, especially the deployment of small cells on street lights. Finally, the Broadband Manager will work closely with the City’s Library Department and external stakeholders to ensure progress of social justice for the digitally underserved people in San José.

The Broadband Manager responsibilities include the following:

• Negotiate value trading agreements with broadband providers that promote economic development, digital inclusion, and support for Smart Cities.

• Direct the development of balanced broadband friendly policies.

• Direct the City departments involved with broadband deployment.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns with broadband deployments.

• Measure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.

• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate broadband.

• Report progress to City Council and external stakeholders.

• Advise on federal, state, and local regulations including rulings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and recent court decisions.

• Advise on proposed telecommunications resiliency standards for broadband deployments from and emergency operations perspective such as the CPUC Wireless Resiliency Strategy and the City of San José Power Vulnerability Plan.

• Supervise and manage the Small Cell Permitting Project Manager.

• Manage the Digital Inclusion Program in relation to public-private partnership contract requirements and in relation to City and community stakeholders to advance digital inclusion.

This is a permanent position in the City Manager’s Office.